Mushroom tea is a hot beverage prepared by steeping one or more types of mushrooms in hot water for an hour, then straining out their liquid remains to extract their essential micronutrients and medicinal properties into it. Mushroom tea has long been enjoyed as an aid to supporting immune health, overall wellbeing, detoxification processes and stress relief; and is projected to experience exponential growth over the next 20 years due to rising demand for herbal teas.

Mushroom tea has long been part of traditional Asian cultures and more recently Western society as well. Its perceived ability to strengthen natural immunity fits with an increasing focus on holistic wellness practices; mushroom tea has particularly become increasingly popular across the Asia-Pacific region with an increase in health awareness awareness.

As mushroom tea becomes more and more popular, manufacturers are finding creative ways to incorporate this new herbal drink into everyday life. A recent study concluded that drinking chaga mushroom tea daily for one month increased energy levels, improved focus and concentration skills and reduced stress and anxiety levels significantly while providing significant immune function benefits among participants who took part.

Though mushroom tea can generally be considered safe for consumption, it’s advisable to consult your physician prior to adding it into your diet. This is particularly important if you have preexisting medical conditions or medications you take. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid drinking mushroom tea as this may interfere with uterine contractions and therefore reduce labor pains.

Mushroom tea effects typically last 20-40 minutes after ingestion and typically decrease over a 6-hour period, depending on an individual’s tolerance level and any additional nutritional supplements they are taking.

Reishi, lion’s mane and maitake mushrooms are frequently used to make tea; each variety features distinct medicinal benefits and flavors. Reishi mushroom, for instance, is an effective adaptogen which balances hormone levels while relieving stress and anxiety. Maitake mushroom serves as an antidote for digestive ailments and improving cell health. Lion’s mane mushroom tea is an effective anti-inflammatory remedy with antioxidant properties, perfect for alleviating discomfort. All of these teas can be enjoyed alone or blended with herbs and spices for creating personalized drinks with unique tastes and aromas. Make a psilocybin mushroom tea by steeping dried psilocybin mushrooms in hot water, and sipping this beverage afterwards for consumption of its psychoactive compounds psilocybin and psilocin, which can induce altered states of consciousness and pleasurable feelings. However, be advised that such mushroom tea must only be consumed under supervision from trained and experienced guides.